Lunatics buying toys for their children.

[HardDrive]

My wife and I could pretty much buy our child any toy she desired (unless she starts asking for Gallardos). But we don't. She gets all the books and puzzles she wants, but toys are a treat.

So what is up with these f*cking lunatics lining up to buy their children the latest 'hot' toy. WTF? Standing in line all night to get your child a toy? People are out of their flipping minds in this country. And I suspect they are a raising little monsters in the process.

And the band played on.......

[Moses]

No toys for you...

[widgeon13]

And since they are spending more than they are making, this situation will bite us all in the a$$ at some point in time.

[tabs]

U can sell the toys on E-bay to help pay for your retirement!

[svandamme]

Originally posted by HardDrive

So what is up with these f*cking lunatics lining up to buy their children the latest 'hot' toy. WTF? Standing in line all night to get your child a toy? People are out of their flipping minds in this country. And I suspect they are a raising little monsters in the process.

And the band played on.......

i don't have any kids, but boy would i not give into any of these fads...


"but dad, all the other kids have one!!"

"well, son , you can have one too, all you gotta do is sort all the pebbles of the driveway in different shades, you know, organize things a bit..."

"but dad, we don't have a drive way ! "

"*chuckles*...well i guess you'll have to get me one then ain't it ?! i mean, all the other kids dads have one, right?"

[Porsche-O-Phile]

It's a reflection of the values we teach. For some, it's about enjoying what you're fortunate enough to receive. For most (unfortunately) it's about wanton consumption at any cost. Most stuff kids want simply to show off, not because they really want it.

How many kids would really want a PS3 if they couldn't brag to their friends that they got one? Probably a few, but nowhere near enough to justify the ridiculous demand we see out there.

Not to sound like a scrooge here, but I really hate what the holiday season has become. I tell everyone every year that I don't want anything from them (and I honestly don't). Why should people work themselves into a tizzy to get me (or anyone else) some POS that'll end up in an attic or at a yard sale or in the trash within 6 months? That's what most holiday gifts are. The stuff I can really use, I get for myself because it's typically more expensive than I feel is appropriate to ask for (if it's more than about 25 bucks, I don't want someone else getting it for me).

[tabs]

Hey that reminds me Santa might just be stoppin at my house next week...of course it will be me dressed up in a Red Suit...and I suppose I could tape some Reindeer horns on the dog...anyway Santa might be droppin off another Mr Rigby...or possibly a Mr Barret...

[Oh Haha]

Amen, Jeff!
That is exactly how I feel. I dislike the holiday season for that reason.

My kids are too young to ask for stuff but my wife and I believe these people are outrageous as well. Sorry, but I wouldn't stand outside in a line waiting for a toy no matter how hot it is. I do not go out on Black Friday, either. Too many idiots.

[tabs]

Originally posted by Oh Haha
I do not go out on Black Friday, either. Too many idiots.

Thats why I use UPS or Fed-EX....I got a care package of Kowalski Holiday Kiebasa, Bratwurst and 4 to 1 Skinless Hotdogs comin...

[svandamme]

come think of it,
i suspect that those who stand in line , many of em are of the kind that is overly concerned about their kids minds beeing corrupted by things like a nipslip on tv...

thinking that a stray tittie will ruin their minds, yet they themselfs are doing a top job of that very thing by bloody spoiling the little critters to the point where they are sky high on the compulsive-aquiring-high, fed by their parents...

i know a few spoiled kids around here, but it's definately not of the sorts i see on tv in US tv shows...definately no queues for certain hot toys, no over the top sweet 16 parties either...and we see ****loads of titties on tv here... advertisement for shower cream... bound to be a tittie in it... even during the day... never did me any wrong...

[tabs]

Originally posted by svandamme
come think of it,
i suspect that those who stand in line , many of em are of the kind that is overly concerned about their kids minds beeing corrupted by things like a nipslip on tv...

thinking that a stray tittie will ruin their minds, yet they themselfs are doing a top job of that very thing by bloody spoiling the little critters to the point where they are sky high on the compulsive-aquiring-high, fed by their parents...

i know a few spoiled kids around here, but it's definately not of the sorts i see on tv in US tv shows...definately no queues for certain hot toys, no over the top sweet 16 parties either...and we see ****loads of titties on tv here... advertisement for shower cream... bound to be a tittie in it... even during the day... never did me any wrong...

I wouldn't go around sayin that too loudly ifn I were you...."don't ask me what I think of U, I might not give U the answer that you want me to...."

[89911]

So what is up with these f*cking lunatics lining up to buy their children the latest 'hot' toy. WTF? Standing in line all night to get your child a toy?

One word, "Ebay". I would say 75 to 95% are simply reselling the stuff, (PS3 and Wii). I'm actually in the market for a Wii for my 10 year old son that loves Game-cube. And no, I'm not going to wait in line or pay overinflated ebay cost. The funny thing is that it is actually backfiring on many because the supply is way too high. I saw a Wii unit sell on ebay Sunday morning for $1000. They are now selling for less then $400 and dropping steadily, especially since it has been less then a week since everyone got theirs and they are now trying to resell it. I bet within 2 weeks I will get one for cost or even less.

[scottmandue]

What a bunch of anti-Americans!

If we don't teach our children rabid consumerism now how do you expect them to grow up and buy automobiles and houses they can't afford? Our very lifestyle depends on this!

Now... who wants to start bidding on this fine tickle me Elmo?

[Drago]

Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
Not to sound like a scrooge here, but I really hate what the holiday season has become. I tell everyone every year that I don't want anything from them (and I honestly don't). Why should people work themselves into a tizzy to get me (or anyone else) some POS that'll end up in an attic or at a yard sale or in the trash within 6 months? That's what most holiday gifts are. The stuff I can really use, I get for myself because it's typically more expensive than I feel is appropriate to ask for (if it's more than about 25 bucks, I don't want someone else getting it for me).

+1. Drives me nuts every year.

[Drago]

Originally posted by tabs
Hey that reminds me Santa might just be stoppin at my house next week...of course it will be me dressed up in a Red Suit...and I suppose I could tape some Reindeer horns on the dog...anyway Santa might be droppin off another Mr Rigby...or possibly a Mr Barret...

If he does we want pic's!

[Moneyguy1]

Did'ja know that 44% of Americans are STILL paying off the bills from Christmas 2005?

[Britwrench]

I have believed for a long time that some parents think that the amount spent on their kids shows how much they care about the kids.

Didn't the Beatles have a song about that.... Money can't buy me love...
Looking at some kids and adults today the answer would be no, it can't.

[HardDrive]

Speaking of Christmas presents.....I think I will be calling up Gerber, and giving myself the gift of new Bilstein sports this year

[widebody911]

Originally posted by Britwrench
Didn't the Beatles have a song about that.... Money can't buy me love...

Didn't they also have a song "I want money!" ?

[wludavid]

No offense intended, but I find this anti-toy sentiment funny on a board where nearly everyone has a multi-kilobuck "toy" to play with on the weekends.